CPT wants ‘bus-first’ in National Planning Policy Framework
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has argued the case for a "bus first" approach within the government's National Planning…
Bristol workplace parking levy could generate long-term bus funds
A proposed workplace parking levy (WPL) in Bristol that would generate funding for bus services in the city is to…
Little of note for bus in Louise Haigh speech at Labour conference
Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh revealed nothing new about bus policy in England during her speech at the…
Stockport 170 Volvo BZL electrics reallocated amid depot difficulty
170 Volvo BZL battery-electric buses first ordered for delivery to Stagecoach Manchester at Stockport are to be reallocated to other…
Tomorrows Travel invests and appoints as further growth planned
Tomorrows Travel has invested in both its fleet and its staff resource as the Wimborne, Dorset operator focuses on growth…
Bus operators urged to respond to planning policy consultation
The bus sector is being encouraged to respond to proposed changes to the government's National Planning Policy Framework by the…
Bus funding devolution needs to come with targets, says CPT CEO
Increased devolution of funding to local authorities for bus services should be accompanied by measurable targets, the Chief Executive of…
Illegal minibus operators and rogue brokers exploit oversight gaps, says insider
The minibus industry is grappling with a growing threat posed by illegal operators and unscrupulous brokers that are undermining legitimate…
44% of driver recruits given in-house training at GoBCO
The Guild of British Coach Operators has revealed that 44% of its members’ new driver recruits require licence training to…
Strong used coach values expected to stick ‘well into 2025’
High prices of used coaches will stick well into 2025 and are being driven by a lack of late model…
